We’re seeing a historic alignment, as the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) is officially affiliating with the AFL-CIO as it continues an unprecedented effort to move past MLB ranks and unionize Minor League Baseball players. (more…)
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Debate continues over location of new Missions ballpark
San Antonio business and community leaders continue to debate possible locations for a new Missions ballpark, with the discussion expanding to once again include the University of Texas at San Antonio. (more…)
MLBPA announces initiative to unionize Minor League Baseball players
The Major League Baseball Players Association has announced a move to unionize Minor League Baseball players, an effort approved by the MLBPA Executive Board last night. (more…)
Report: Sacramento River Cats, ballpark sold for $90M
The Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and land at Sutter Health Park are being sold to group led by Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive for approximately $90 million. (more…)
Diamond Baseball Holdings shifts from Endeavor ownership to Silver Lake
Ownership of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) and its 10 Minor League Baseball teams is shifting from sports and entertainment firm Endeavor to technology-centric private equity firm Silver Lake, a backer of the original deal creating the pair. (more…)
New Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark approved, funded by county
Hamilton County Commissioners today approved plans for a new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark, creating a sports authority to oversee construction and issue bonds for the project. (more…)
Next development deadline looms for new Richmond ballpark
As 2025 will be here before we know it, many Minor League Baseball teams are in the final stages of planning to meet the MLB ballpark specs–including the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League), in the end run for a new Richmond ballpark. (more…)
Salt Lake City: Smith’s Ballpark upgrades key to development
The Salt Lake City Council sees potential in revitalizing the city’s Ballpark neighborhood with Smith’s Ballpark upgrades fueling growth, but for that plan to work they also see a lease extension with the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) as key. (more…)
Pitch clock not a hit in Triple-A
Rule changes are never popular, and some MiLB players don’t like the pitch clock / pace of place guidelines implemented across the minors in 2022. But opinions vary based on the level of play–so maybe old dogs can’t learn new tricks. (more…)
River Bandits, Kernels to play at 2022 Field of Dreams festivities
The Quad Cities River Bandits and Cedar Rapids Kernels will be the first Minor League Baseball teams to participate in MLB’s 2022 Field of Dreams celebration, with a game set for August 9. (more…)
Greater Nevada Field development underway
After years of planning and waiting, Greater Nevada Field development is underway, as the home of the Reno Aces (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) will be joined by a new downtown Reno apartment complex. (more…)
County withdraws stimulus funds from Dutchess Stadium renovations
After a public outcry over plans to use federal COVID-19 relief for Dutchess Stadium renovations, Dutchess County (NY) officials pulled back the funds and will instead invest in affordable housing. (more…)
RubberDucks add to Canal Park Extreme Food Menu for 2022
We don’t know what’s more impressive: that the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) continue to unveil new Canal Park Extreme Food Menu items annually or that the team sold naming rights to 2022’s new offerings. (more…)